This module will cover the main pests and diseases that affect trees in Wales. How to identify them, how to treat or manage them and how to protect trees from these threats using biosecurity measures.

Project aims:

The aim of this project is to introduce new grass varieties, legume and...

Key areas you wish to focus on as a demonstration farmer?

Performance recording of sheep: to increase the efficiency of our business by using technology to determine which animals perform the best in...

Main Objectives

• Improve profitability and business resilience under current market conditions.
• Build a business fit for the future and continue to develop infrastructure, technology and innovation where appropriate returns justify the investment...

Typically a 2 day integrated training with an assessment.  A certificate will be issued following successful completion.

Attachments such as the arm-mounted cutter give tractors an unrivalled versatility when it comes to rural work. However without proper training, incorrect use...

Dairy farmers are increasingly looking to robotic milking systems (AMS) for a number of different reasons and many industry experts believe that the availability and standard of dairy staff...

Would you like to improve your soil management? Increase your forage production or reduce your fertiliser usage?

The workshop will focus on:

• understanding key soil fertility
• understanding soil types and structure
• be able to complete a field assessment on...

In order to sell high quality plants, you need to produce healthy plants. Pests and diseases in plants lead to losses in production and sales.
It is important that you are able to detect problems when they arise by being...

Ammonia (NH3) from agricultural activities has become a public health concern, it causes acidification of soil and water that can harm terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and directly damage ammonia sensitive plants and be toxic to fish. NH3 is produced from...

Pests and diseases can be a big problem in horticulture. Anything that is damaging your crops, or impacting the nutrients or light available, can impact your levels of production and ultimately your yields and profits. Understanding how to recognise certain...